Dust: An Elysian Tail
LumiScore
Growth
48/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Problem Solving
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the story and character motivations. The game's Metroidvania elements can be a great way to foster spatial reasoning and critical thinking as they explore and backtrack.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
There are female characters, but they primarily talk to Dust (male protagonist) or about other male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussions about the narrative can enhance empathy and ethical reasoning. The exploration aspects can boost spatial awareness and problem-solving. Completing quests and overcoming challenges can build a sense of accomplishment.
What your child develops
Dust: An Elysian Tail offers a rich narrative and engaging action-RPG gameplay. Players will develop problem-solving skills as they navigate Metroidvania-style levels and strategize combat encounters. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are consistently challenged, and the game's lore encourages reading comprehension. The progression system allows for learning transfer as players apply new abilities to overcome obstacles.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.